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Wheel and deal: it's time for wheelchair racing to separate from road running

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Wheelchair racing shares features such as, high performance vehicles, windbreaking and a smooth racecourse with bicycle racing but has always been a branch of running racing. Its athletes should insist on their own competitions rather than share the spotlight and prize money of running racing.

Author: Henderson, Joe (Sports writer)
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1993
Analysis, Economic aspects, Competitions, Bicycle racing, Running races, Wheelchair sports

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Remembering Ron Daws

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The 55-year-old marathon running and author of 'Running Your Best' died of advanced coronary disease, although he was active, never overweight and a non-smoker. Daws inspired many runners and was instrumental in furthering the sport.

Author: Henderson, Joe (Sports writer)
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1992
Obituary, Olympic athletes, Runners (Sports), Daws, Ron

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Bridge to the unknown

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The halfway point of any marathon is the testing point of runners' endurance and stamina. The Bixby Creek Bridge is the beautiful halfway point of the Big Sur race, but most runners only feel the strain of the race.

Author: Henderson, Joe (Sports writer)
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1995
Personal narratives, Column, Buildings and facilities, Big Sur, California, Marathon running

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